Red Heart Heat Wave is a revolutionary yarn, activated by UV light to keep you 12 degrees warmer! Take another look at this yarn and enter to win 8 skeins of it in your choice of colors on Moogly!
Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Yarnspirations and includes affiliate links; all opinions are my own.
Just The Yarny Facts:
Content: 100% acrylic
Weight: 4 - Medium/ Worsted; UK 10-12 ply
Yardage: 181 meters/198 yards
Skein Weight: 100 g/3.5 oz
Buy It: Yarnspirations.com or Amazon US or your nearest craft store!
See it in Action: My Red Heart Heat Wave Review on Yarnspirations.com

13 Lucky Colorways
There are currently 13 coordinating colorways of Red Heart Heat Wave - brights, neutrals, and jewel tones!

Free Red Heart Heat Wave Patterns
There are over 40 free Yarnspirations patterns for Red Heart Heat Wave, and you can always use any of the patterns written for Red Heart With Love too!

And two of them are by me - the Crochet for Warmth Horizon Hat and the Alpine Pocket Scarf!


More of a Moogly Heat Wave
And there are more patterns I've designed with this yarn! You can get the Batwing Lace Sweater, Bright Chevron Borderless Blanket, and Playoff Poncho right here on Moogly, and the Color Block Cocoon is available on Ravelry!

After you enter to win a bunch of this lovely yarn below, be sure to enter all the other great giveaways happening on Moogly right now!
Yarn Giveaway Time!
The Red Heart Heat Wave Giveaway is open to US and Canada addresses only (void where prohibited). The giveaway ends January 25, 2021, at 12:15am Central US time. To enter, use the Rafflecopter form below. If you are on mobile and have difficulty entering, please use a desktop computer to enter. Only the email option is mandatory – all other tasks are optional, for bonus entries only.
The winner will receive 8 skeins of Red Heart Heat Wave in their choice of available color(s) and will be notified by email.
Good luck all!
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Kristi Copeland says
A scarf of course!!! I love the idea of this yarn.
Kathleen Snow says
I would definitely make the batwing lace sweater. Love it!
Joan Michel says
I'd make an afghan for a friend, a C2C of a black cat graphic. She lost her beloved cat last year, & I'd love to give her this to snuggle in!
Annette Carnell says
I would make myself a batwing sweater and matching hat ! I have made 2 sweaters already and they are so easy and beautiful!!
Cassandra says
What a great giveaway! Thank you so much for the opportunity 🙂 good luck everyone
Judy D. says
I'm interested in trying this yarn.
Adrienne McCarthy says
OOOOHHHH! I love the idea of a scarf made from this yarn, and your Alpine pocket scarf is gorgeous! Thanks for the chance!
Jackie says
I'd like to make your Playoff Poncho pattern.
Michelle Langdon says
I have been wanting to try use this yarn. I make hats, scarves and mittens for displaced people.
Jan Foutz says
This yarn sounds exciting!
Kayla says
I have started the Alpine with Caron SS but would love to try it with Heat Wave!
Rebecca Pierce says
This is ideal for all the winterl garments.
Christine Voss says
I think Hats and gloves would be great get that little extra help staying warm. Thanks Tamara!
Stephanie Deese says
Warm scarves and beanies would be great!
Robin says
Hi Tamara
Thank you for this giveaway! I've worked with Heat Wave before, and would use this for a scarf & hat set.
Gina Kehl says
My grandson is 20 months old. He is constantly stealing the crochet blankets made for his brothers. He needs one of his own... that is what I'll be making.
Angela Kyle says
This sounds awesome! I would love mittens and a hat. It gets windy and cold in iowa, thank you for all your giveaways! It is fun
Dawn Tenneson says
I would love to make the Alpine pocket shawl!
Ghzala Deloughery says
I love this yarn. It crochets up very nicely.
Renae Brooks says
I would make my step-daughter a hat, scarf, mittens set. She walks several blocks to and from work every day in mid-Michigan.
Rose says
This is so cool. An extra warm blanket would be amazing.
Jewel McCulloch says
I would love to make the nordic blanket.
Kitten With A Whiplash says
A sweater, since the giveaway is so generous! Thank You.
Tammy i says
Always beautifully done work
Pocketful of Dreams says
So hard to choose but I like the poncho and the pocket scarf.
Lori says
HATS! This would be great to make hats with to give away on those super cold nights!
C. M. Gill says
I would make mittens.
Lyn says
I would make texting gloves, hooded shawls &/ cowls.......I’d absolutely 💜to win this as I haven’t even seen this yarn here in Canada. Thanks so much for this opportunity & wishes for a blessed holiday season. 🎄
Monica Stef says
I think I'd make either a sweater or hat and scarf sets.
Monica Stef says
I'd make a sweater/cardigan or hats and scarfs.
Thanks for the opportunity
Angie C. says
A hat and another dog sweater
Melissa says
Thanks for this opportunity! My hubby could use a new sweater but I've been wary to try these warming yarns and have my money be possibly wasted 🙁 Hopefully this will give me the chance!
cari stenzel says
I'd make a poncho!
Lindsay says
If I won I would make hats and scarves for those in need
Carolyne Vollbach says
My daughter is always cold, so I would make her a set of mittens, cowl and hat❤️💜
Tracy says
Love this yarn! Recently, I purchase one to make a hat donate. I had not used this yarn in the past. Now I want to make scarves, hats, etc., and unfortunately it is getting hard to find in on-line stores, at least in the colors I want. Thank you for the great patterns and giveaways.
Laura Salgado says
I think I would love to make a nice blanket.... or make a nice sweater. Thanks for the chance to win.
Stephanie Cloak-Sander says
A Sweater or a Scarf, Hat & Mitten Set.
Susan Spiers says
I love the pocket scarf!
Judy R says
I would probably make hats for my 5 grandkids - if I start in January, might be able to complete by Christmas 2021 LOL Thanks for the chance!
Heather Skidmore says
I would definitely make a hat!
Paula says
I think this is such an unique yarn. It is perfect for hats and scarves and mittens.
Rachel King says
A big blanket for using at the campfire sounds like an excellent use for RH Heatwave!
Chris says
This would be great for hats
Karli Cheesebrew says
I'd make a poncho or some type of wrap for the spring or fall seasons
Julie Concannon says
I'd love to try this yarn and I'd use it to make mittens and hats and scarves to donate through Warm Up America!
Theresa Grady says
I have already made a few hats and scarfs with the heat wave yarn, love it! My next project with this yarn would be a fireside wrap.
Carol says
I want to make an Afghan for my daughter and son-in-law’s boat!
Linda Johnson says
I have been so curious about this line. I would love to make a shoulder wrap for my sister in law with it. She is always a bit chilly.
Kim Teets says
A nice cozy sweater!
Jen says
I would love to make a lap blanket with this yarn. I have 2 skeins I intended to make my cat a throw blanket for her spot in the sun but did not finish it before we lost her. I'd make a lap blanket for my husband and myself in her memory.
Linda says
I have made many gifts using this yarn. Easy to work with.
Debbie Dietz says
I would love to make something warm and cozy for my daughter. She’s always cold.
Christine Savinelli says
I would make a Blanket for Project Linus ! Thanks for the chance!😀
Joanne Smith says
I have an afghan I would love to make with the Heatwave yarn. Thank you for offering this giveaway. It brightens my day
Maryse Bissonnette says
Thanks for all your original video. I really like them. Great work. 🙂
ALEAH GUGLIUZZA says
I would love to make myself a sweater, because I love my hat and cowl i made in this yarn. (Have only had 2 skeins) I live in buffalo ny and even in spring its cold!! Then when I'm out beach combing or in the neighborhood for a walk with our dog, alligator, It would be nice to have more than a hat or scarf to wear outdoors when its sunny but still chilly!! It really does warm up more than regular yarn, it's so great! Texture of yarn is super comfy too!
Mary Anne says
I’d love to make a pocket scarf!
Mel says
Hats to donate
Kerri MacPherson says
I think I’d use the grey and blue to make a blanket for our Star Wars themed living room.
Kim House be says
We recently moved from So Cal to Washington, I would make scarves, hats, and hand warmers 🥶
Jodi Degeorge says
I would definitely do a sweater, I’m so curious about this yarn , I’ve got to try it. Good luck me ( I'm probably already online yarn shopping for it ) ‼️
Lorna Longworth says
I would try a sweater or cardigan with this yarn.
Ines Vaughn says
Hats and scarves!!!
Jocelyn says
I would love to make a knitted toque and scarf set. This is the perfect time of year to try out this yarn!
LM Alden says
A pocket scarf!
Katherine L says
This sounds like a super-scarf/blanket scarf in the making!
Connie D says
Not sure, either hats or slippers, because if you keep your feet and head warm then everything else is usually warm too.
Rhonda L Martin says
I would like to try this yarn. I owe my youngest granddaughter an afghan. I made one for all the other grandkids.
lea says
I'd love to make a hat and scarf aet with this yaen! Thanks for the chance to win it.
Velma says
The yarn would be perfect for the Harvest Bandana Cowl. Love your patterns!
Linda says
I would like to make a scarf out of the Red Heart Heat Wave.
shoshana says
either a scarf of a poncho
Cindy says
Alpine pocket scarf 😍
Anne Marie says
I would make a nice warm scarf.
NR says
I would make beanies and headbands.
Kristina says
I would love to make a shawl. Versatile and warm.
Roberta A says
I am into making hats, scarves, and mittens, so I can't wait to use this yarn 🙂
kristol Patterson says
I would try and make the batwing sweater
monique s says
I would make a scarf and hat
Sally Shott says
I think a hooded scarf would be perfect with this yarn.
LD says
I would love to try this unique yarn...I would make a hat to keep my ears warm!!
Good luck tp all.
Happy season.
judy says
haven't used this yarn. right now i'm making character hats for toddlers. thanks for the giveaway!
Jamie Goldsmit says
I would make a beanie with this yarn
Sara says
These would be great for making hats & mittens for my 8 nieces/nephews!
Lisa says
I would make hats for someone else, I don't look good in hats. Mittens would also be nice
Donna Jones says
I would love to try this yarn. I hope I win because I'm too scared of new yarn to purchase it myself. I think this yarn would make wonderful hats and gloves for my co-workers
Stevie says
Those yarns are so pretty! How hot does heat wave get?
Tamara Kelly says
Up to 12F warmer - I'm not sure what the final temp would be, but I've tested it with a UV lamp and it's pretty noticable!
Kim Smith says
I would make scarves and hats for the local homeless shelter.
Kay Moser says
I've been curious about this yarn but haven't had a chance to work with it yet. I'd love to make some hats and fingerless gloves.
Peggy Swaim says
I would love to make a shawl or blanket with this yarn.
Marly says
I'd make The Alpine Pocket Scarf with fingerless gloves and a hat. I love heatwave yarn
Janice Chrostoski says
I would make scarfs for my husband and me.
Gloria says
I would make a sweater with cables.
Kerri Walters says
I’d make more hats! I’ve already made one and started some mittens.
Brenda says
A hat, mitts with gauntlets , and a scarf.
Charlotte Loring says
I used this yarn to crochet caps last year. They did seem to work well in windy situations. I wou;d make an ear warmer and a scarf with pockets.
Margaret melanson says
I would make hats and give them to charity. This yarn makes lovely warm hats and I am sure it would be appreciated by the homeless.
Lorraine Landers says
If I were lucky enough to win the Heat Wave yarn I would make ear warmers for my 4 nieces who love to hike - even in the coldest winter. I would knit some and crochet some.
Alice says
Without seeing a square or 2 it’s hard to say. Maybe a border to an Afghan or a cool pullover!
Haldis says
I've always wanted to try the Nordic Stripes afghan!
Jamie Gallea says
MITTENS! For those COLD Nebraska snow days! No more trying to shovel with heat packs in the way!
Deanne says
I want to make your alpine pocket scarf
Cherie Luiso says
I would make a cardigan!
Patricia B Bowling says
I would love to make Marly Bird's Turkey Trot knit pattern!
Sheila Johnson says
I would love to make a wrap and hat. Thank you for having such a great give away.
Lisa Gilton says
I simply love Red Heart yarn. With the Heatwave yarn I would make a poncho and maybe a pocket scarf if I have enough yarn
Mary Thompson says
Goodness, I would make the baby’s some warm mitts, hats, and scarves.
Penny T. says
I would definitely make a hat or scarf. I would love to make a muffler also. I haven't seen any or know of any patterns for one so I'd have to see if I can find one. I think they're so neat! 💜
Stephanie R. says
I would make a baby blanket for my nephew's baby.
Lyn Reames says
I’m thinking fingerless gloves!
Maryanne Lucas says
A nice warm cardigan with matching scarf
Melody Sanchez says
I would like to make some hats
Vee says
Thank you, for the chance to win...always eager to try a new yarn.
PinkLadykol says
I’ve been wanting to make hats and scarves for the recovery center near here.
Amy L says
I’d like to make a scarf with pockets
Cindy Jo Moore says
I would make a sweater .
Sue DeMasellis says
I'd love to make a pair of thick warm socks for my daughter who always has cold feet. She works so hard as a Critical Care Pediatrician it would be nice to surprise her with something cozy.
Debbie Dunning says
I would like to thank you for the opportunity to win this heat wave yarn. I would make as many slippers for our Vets at the hospital.
April says
I would love to make an Afghan with this yarn. Undecided on the pattern.
Debbie Fisher says
Thank you for a chance to win! I would like to make a stocking hat and ear warmer
Shari D Montgomery says
I have never used this brand of yarn. I would love to make the Pocket shawl that I have seen. Thank you for the giveaway. Good luck to everyone.
Carmen says
Sounds like the perfect yarn to make hats and scarves for the homeless
Nina Pegg says
I have Reynaud's disease, so my feet and hands are always cold. As I live in Saskatchewan where it's regularly below -20 degrees, I'd make some booties or mits.
Terra Agueda says
I would make winter hats for my family.
Brenda says
A blanket...definitely a blanket!
Alice says
I made my family hats, so now I could make matching scarfs or cowls
Teresa Knittingdancer says
I would choose blue yarn to make hats for charity to stop bullying.
Lesley Churchill says
I would love to make a baby blanket for my friend who is due in February!
Monica Bergeron says
I'd make a wrap.
Debbie Yackanicz says
I have a scarf in mind.
Bernice says
I’d love to make some matching scarves and fingerless mittems
Julia Erb says
I Love making hats and scarves with Heat Wave. Keeps everyone toasty while playing outside.
Lesley B says
This would make a wonderful couple of sweaters for my wee dog who has Addison’s disease. He has trouble keeping warm.
Victoria Higdon says
I would make slippers, gloves and toboggan.
Wendy says
I'd love to make some hats with this to keep my family's heads warm outside!!
Alice Bowers says
A neck scarf
Marilyn Prince says
I haven't used this yarn yet, but I think it would make a nice cardigan.
Sue Stevens says
Oh a heat wave is on the way! Hats and mittens and gators to be sure!
Jill says
I’d make hats and scarves to donate.
deb rowley says
Definitely hats and mittens!
Virginia Bronner says
This is such an interesting concept. I would definitely make a hat, scarf and glove set. Thanks for the giveaway.
Eunice Astle says
I would love to make the Batwing sweater!!!
Melissa says
I’d make more scarves!
Denise Clemens says
I will make the City Sophisticate Hat and matching scarf and fingerless gloves. 🙂
Debra Harreld says
A hood for those cold mornings I'm on playground duty
Kim M says
Would like to try the Rectangle Slippers x
Crystal Ross says
Hats for the policemen who monitor the church services and direct traffic after services
Patty Love says
I do like the idea of a pocket scarf!
Ginger G says
I’d make more scarves
Pamela Emerson says
I would love to make a pocket shawl. I think it would make a great accessorie
Lynn says
I would probably make a scarf...have seen a lot of beautiful patterns lately.
Diana says
Gloves and scarves for sure!! Thank you for the wonderful opportunity!!
Kathryn says
I'd like to make your Crochet for Warmth Horizon Hat. Thanks for another great giveaway.
Sue Richards says
My mom moved from Texas to Illinois and she is always cold so I would make something for her!
Jeanne L de Grasse says
I think a pocket scarf would be a fun item to make and wear!
Margay Roberge says
The Nordic Stripes Scarf is kind of cool - I've had my eye on it for a while now.
Gigi LePore says
I would make a sweater and hat.
DebbieW says
Fingerless mitts and a pocket scarf.
Martha Maloney says
Love RH yarns, but haven’t tried this yarn yet!
Diana Lindoff says
Heat Wave sounds like a great yarn for a shawl.
Myrna Vicente says
I would like to make a shawl.
Steven says
Fingerless gloves and hats.
Sylvia Bengisoy says
I would like to make a cowl.
NANCY says
Well, number one would be an earflap hat for my hubby with matching scarf. The next a scarf for myself and hopefully enough left for mittens
Connie Johns says
A scarf!! But maybe a sweater?? Possibilities are endless ❤️
Erin T says
I'd make a sweater or a blanket with this yarn!
Paula says
Hats, of course. But I would like to try mittens with it, which I've never made before.
Susan McCarron says
I'd make a poncho with this beautiful yarn.
Kimberly Perkins says
Definitely would make hats, if I would win. Thanks for giveaway.
Pamela K. Little says
I would love to make a warm scarf from your patterns. Thank you for the opportunity!
Tonia Deakin says
I would love to make a set of leg warmers for my m-i-l. She wears dresses even in the winter and her legs get cold.
Laura says
I would like to make a baby blanket and/or scarf. So many options....just can’t decide.
Corrina says
This looks like a fun new yarn to try, the colours look great!
Phyllis McGann says
Sounds like an excellent yarn to make hats for the homeless.
Barbara Schikore says
Hats, hats, and more hats!
Lori Morton says
I would make a shawl..maybe lol Thinking a cozy afghan for Grangirlie tho 🙂
Miranda says
I've been making beanies fora couple winters now with this awesome yarn!
Stacey says
I would love to make a scarf with this yarn
Patricia Ann Green says
I would like to make lab blanket
Karol Frederick says
Have been wanting to try Heat Wave to make a hat and scarf. Thank you for the giveaway!
Denise says
I'd love to make some gifts with this yarn.
Sharon Thomas says
I would love to make some hats and cowls with this yarn
Nancy Garabrandt says
I love the idea of this yarn! I would make a cardigan, I love cardigans because with fibromyalgia I cannot control my body temperature. Layering means if I get to warm I can remove a layer, so I love cardigans!
Bonnie says
I would like to make the Batwing Lace Sweater or the Playoff Poncho.
Linda Hurdle says
I have never used the Red Heart Heat Wave Yarn as I live in South Georgia where the temperature rarely gets low enough to warrant wearing a really warm garment. I believe I would make a scarf, shawl, or a hat with it.
Charlotte Loring says
I would like to make the matching hat and gloves
Sharon Aurora says
I would like to make slippers with it.
Carol B says
Love the concept of an additional 12 degrees of warmth. With all of my family living in Western Canada I can crochet a multitude of warmth for them!! I love the colours Beach Ball , Passport, Red Hot, Radio.
Good luck to all - this is a great GiveAway!
VICKI RAINS says
I would make some bootie ,booties ans bibs for babies.
Sharon says
A poncho!
Jessica says
I'd make a super scarf or pocket shawl to stay warm which watching my daughter's horseback riding lessons or in my office. I need all the warmth I can get!
Renee Zinck says
Hats to donate!
Cindy says
I would probably make a couple of hats & mittens with Heat Wave. I've never used it though.
Judy C. Anderson says
Looks like wonderful yarn to endless crochet items. It will be a tough decision on what to create.
Deb Howard says
I would use the Red heart Heatwave yarn to make some hats and scarves and wristwarmers and fingerless gloves for friends and family..
cecelia says
Could you please tell me how this copter thing works. I see it used on many sites when doing a give away. I crochet for charity and make hundreds of hats etc. and would love some free yarn....just have no idea how to use this method.
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Cecelia! It's a sort of app like thing that bloggers can use to run a giveaway that makes it legal and random for the winner picking. 🙂 If you are on a phone or tablet, there should be a big button you push that takes you to a page where you can do things to enter the giveaway. If you are on a computer, there should be a dropdown menu to do those same things. All you "have" to do to enter is provide your email address - that's how I contact the winner!
Jackie Watson says
I would like a cowl, scarf, and fingerless gloves with this yar!
Leah Ready says
If I win, I would want to make something for my husband - he is undergoing chemo treatments right now and stays cold.
Kathleen Cleary says
My husband is always cold, so I would start with a hat for him, maybe some mittens.
Francine Lessard says
A winter kit Hat, scarf and mittens or gloves
Allison says
I would love to make a big, cozy shawl with this yarn!!
Jane Nowakowski says
Hats for charity giveaway and blanket or shawl for prayer shawl ministry
Veronica says
A winter warm hooded pocket shawl
Sue Bradford Edwards says
A vest.
Anne says
Hats and mittens
Libby B. says
I would love to make some gloves. My hands are always so cold!
Deb Groulik says
I’d like to make the Alpine pocket scarf. So unique!
Autumn says
This yarn would be perfect for gloves and hats, but I would make baby blankets for newborns who need a little help regulating their body temperature.
Judy says
I would love to make my husband some mittens, His fingers are always cold.
Karey says
I would use this yarn to make my Dad a hat. He loves the hats I make form him and this would keep him extra warm.
Kat says
I would like to make scarves to leave around the college campus where I work for the students!
Tonya says
Probably would make an infinity scarf and hat.
Angele LaSaga says
Never tried this yarn yet, but I’d love to!
Wendy Nordstrom says
I'm working on the Pocket shawl as we speak! I can't wait to see how it world's and if it really does keep you warmer.
LISA L SWICKARD says
I appreciate all your patterns, tutorials and chances to win your wonderful give a ways.
Martha Fletcher says
I have to say I have a thing about making hats. They are quick useful and in so many patterns.
Kimberly Bucher Maher says
My kids are in school and are outside a lot! I would make hats for them and their teachers!
Connie Meyer says
I made some convertible mittens for my niece with Heat Wave. She loves the mittens and I love the yarn. Thanks for the giveaway!
Deb Howard says
I think I want to make some slippers with the heat wave to warm up my feet! and wrist warmers.
Paula Slack says
A large afghan for my oldest granddaughter!
Irena says
thank you for the chance to win this pretty yarn! I think I'd make myself a throw pillow 🙂
Krista says
I've been making hats for charity, this would be a great addition to my hat yarn stash!
Tammy Bishoff says
I would love to have more heatwave yarn to make more slippers, hats, & scarves!
Jennifer says
I would like to make the Batwing Lace Sweater with Heat Wave yarn. It gets extremely below freezing cold up here in Canada.
Barbara says
I would like to make the alpine scarf and hat!
Sharon Bolderson says
I would make hats and scarves with Heat Wave because you lose a lot of heat through your head in winter.
Elizabeth G says
I would make a blanket/afghan for my bed.
Anita Mast says
I'm thinking I'd make a shrug, but there's so many wonderful designs for cold weather accessories, I'm keeping my options open.
Verna Bradshaw says
I would make a couple lapghans for sure. We would be so cozy and warm!!
Amanda P says
I would make a.l cozy hat for the times I have to stand outside at work!
Gina says
I'd love to use this yarn to make something for my grandbabies 🥰
Catie P says
I just made a dog sweater for a friend in Colorado and she already asked for another since Zoey growls every time she tries to take it off 🤣
Lorna Longworth says
Oh what I could do with this yarn ........ dreaming of things to make